The Sonoma Spiel

Mustafa has No Chill: Sonoma restaurants, hikes and adventures with NoChillMustafa


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Mustafa Tolosa always "goes to eleven" - the local restaurant reviewer started off taking photos of his steak while on a date with his wife, and from there it has grown into a Wine Country go-to spot for locals looking for the low-down on food trucks, restaurants and more.


"I'm not a food critic - I'm a highlighter. I like to highlight things," says Tolosa, who gets ideas for his reviews from his audience.

His likes? Good experiences, polite service, fresh food.
His dislikes? Vinegar. Not a fan.
Allergies? Peaches, sadly.

Mustafa's passion for the local food scene - as well as outdoor adventures - shines through in a passionate and wide-ranging interview, covering marketing, waiting in lines to get into a restaurant, the benefits of attending a community college, how to teach yourself a new subject and applying for a job by wearing an all-white suit you get at Marshall's (like a "tropical Colonel Sanders") and oozing confidence.

"Shout out to everyone who owns a restaurant - it's super hard. I could never own a restaurant. My hats off to everyone who does it."

And just like all our VERY SPECIAL GUESTS, Mustafa answer YOUR questions about wine country and visiting Sonoma during "We Get Questions."

This week he answers:
We heard that there used to be a ferry from San Francisco to Sonoma? Is this true? And is it still possible to take a ferry to Sonoma?

What strawberry stands are open?

Can I use my charcoal grill in the Plaza?

Is it possible to see whales at Bodega Bay? When do they go by?

Got questions about Sonoma Valley? You can email us at [email protected], text us or contact us through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or just walk into one of our two visitor centers.

Looking for the Sonoma Plaza tasting pass, where you get your choice of three wineries for $69? Go here: https://bit.ly/SonomaTastingPass


Want to see more of Mustafa, find him on:
Instagram - www.instagram.com/nochillmustafa
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@UCk0Hgty51unKxArW7kwFrow
Website: https://thedailygrape.com



It's Sonoma Valley's top podcast and you find it wherever you find fine podcasts, including Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sonoma-spiel/id1634467429
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiSa7rAVobsI8O_3xp7hIDPKRO9nBuvNF

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